Francis I., who was at dinner in an adjacent room, came in.

Bourbon rose to take leave.
"Nay, keep your seat," said the king; "and so it is true that you are going to be married ?" "Not at all, sir." "O, but I know it; I am sure of it; I know of your dealings with the emperor.

And bear well in mind what I have to say to you on the subject." "Sir! is this a threat, pray?
I have not deserved such treatment." After dinner he departed and went back to his hotel hard by the Louvre; and many gentlemen who happened to be at court accompanied him by way of escort.

He was as yet a powerful vassal, who was considered to be unjustly persecuted.
Charles V.accepted eagerly the overtures made to him by Bourbon in response to his own; but, before engaging in action, he wished to be certified about the disposition of Henry VIII., King of England, and he sent Beaurain to England to take accurate soundings.

Henry at first showed hesitation.